Ganesh Chaturthi 2018 Date — Thursday, September 13, 2018
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2018? Ganesh Chaturthi 2018 falls on Thursday, September 13, 2018.
Observance: Ganesh Chaturthi. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2018 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ganesh Chaturthi — sthapana | Thu, 13 September 2018 | Main day |
| Rishi Panchami | Fri, 14 September 2018 | |
| Gowri Habba / Gauri puja | Wed, 12 September 2018 | |
| Anant Chaturdashi — Ganesh visarjan | Sun, 23 September 2018 |
Why we celebrate
Birth of Lord Ganesha — Vighnaharta who removes obstacles before all auspicious work.
How it is celebrated
Clay Ganesha installation at home and sarvajanik pandals; modak, aarti, visarjan procession.
Puja timing
Madhyahna puja on Chaturthi; visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi or 1.5/3/5/7/11 days per family tradition.
Foods & offerings
Modak, ladoo, kozhukattai, sundal — Ganesha's favorites.
Rituals
- Pranapratishtha and shodashopachara puja.
- Daily aarti and modak naivedyam.
- Visarjan with "Ganpati Bappa Morya" procession.
Ganesh Chaturthi dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Fri, 25 August 2017 |
| 2018 | Thu, 13 September 2018 |
| 2019 | Mon, 2 September 2019 |
| 2020 | Sat, 22 August 2020 |
| 2021 | Fri, 10 September 2021 |
Hindu festivals around Ganesh Chaturthi 2018
- Hartalika Teej 2018 date — Wed, 12 September 2018
- Dahi Handi 2018 date — Tue, 4 September 2018
- Janmashtami 2018 date — Mon, 3 September 2018
- Anant Chaturdashi 2018 date — Sun, 23 September 2018
- Raksha Bandhan 2018 date — Sun, 26 August 2018
- Onam 2018 date — Sat, 25 August 2018
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2018 date — Fri, 24 August 2018
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2018 date — Tue, 9 October 2018
- Sharad Navratri 2018 date — Wed, 10 October 2018
- Nag Panchami 2018 date — Wed, 15 August 2018
- Hariyali Teej 2018 date — Mon, 13 August 2018
- Durga Puja 2018 date — Wed, 17 October 2018
